Torque Converter Clutch Lock-up ON (Engaging Torque Converter Clutch)

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Fluid in the chamber between the torque converter cover and the torque converter clutch piston is drained off, and fluid entering from the chamber between the pump and stator exerts pressure through the torque converter clutch piston against the torque converter cover. The torque converter clutch piston engages with the torque converter cover; torque converter clutch lock-up ON, and the mainshaft rotates at the same as the engine.

Fig 1: Oil Circuit Diagram - Torque Converter Clutch Lock-Up ON (Engaging Torque Converter Clutch - 1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Oil Circuit Diagram - Torque Converter Clutch Lock-Up ON (Engaging Torque Converter Clutch - 2 Of 2)

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